AFT Kansas

Statewide Field Organizer (Locals Support)

Based in Wichita, KS

 

Title: Statewide Field Organizer (Locals Support) — AFT-Kansas
Reports to: President (day-to-day coordination with VP)
Location: Wichita, Kansas (statewide travel; hybrid/remote within KS)
Type: Full-time, exempt; evenings/weekends as needed
Start: ASAP
Compensation: See “Comp & Benefits” below

About AFT-Kansas
AFT-Kansas is rebuilding for the long haul—tightened governance, member-first service, and strong partnerships. This new Statewide Field Organizer (Locals Support) will prioritize locals without dedicated organizers, delivering hands-on support, building durable capacity, and honoring boundary agreements.

What you’ll do (top outcomes in the first 6–12 months)

• Member Service & Capacity: Run structured 1:1s, map workplaces, grow leaders/committees, and stand-up steward systems.
• Campaigns: Execute issue, internal, and growth campaigns; support bargaining and contract campaigns; coordinate GOTV/legislative mobilization when applicable.
• Training: Design and deliver practical trainings (steward basics, conversations, turnout, data hygiene).
• Data/Systems: Track contacts, commitments, and metrics in union databases; produce simple dashboards for locals.
• Coalition & Boundaries: Coordinate with WHLF/AFL-CIO partners and allied coalitions; pre-clear any potential overlap with AAUP/KNEA/SEIU per our boundaries.
• Logistics: Travel statewide; plan events/meetings; handle follow-through with locals and staff.

Minimum qualifications

• 2+ years’ organizing experience (union, community, or issue campaigns) with clear wins and leader development.
• Strong relational chops: you listen well, move people to action, and follow through.
• Training facilitation experience; clear, concise writing.
• Comfort with spreadsheets/CRMs and basic data tracking.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation; ability to work some nights/weekends; in-state travel.

Preferred

• Experience in K-12, higher education, or healthcare units.
• Familiarity with Kansas labor/education landscape, and with tools like VAN/Action Network/Unionware (or similar).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Comp & Benefits
Organizer: $40,000 – $45,000 base + benefits.

To Apply:
Email 1) a résumé, 2) a short cover note, and 3) one page on why you want Organize for AFT Kansas to [president@aftks.org] with subject “Statewide Field Organizer – Your Name.” Please include two references we may contact after interviews.

EEO
AFT-Kansas is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, people with disabilities, veterans, and candidates from union families.